Just 35 years ago, a little movie about a down on his luck boxer who turns his fortunes around thanks to pluck, grit and heart came out of nowhere to become one of the most beloved films of all time. But would “Rocky” has spawned all those sequels if it had been about a robot boxer instead? When director Shawn Levy’s Real Steel opened last October, it surprised quite a few people. For one, the so-called “robot boxing movie” packed a whole lot of heart. While some may have been expecting wall-to-wall robot fights, they soon found out that buried beneath this sci-fi adventure was an emotional father-son story. And once again, a sequel to the big hit Real Steel is In production as we speak.
Real Steel 2
In the sequel, we explore the origin story of Atom and we begin to question, “Is there something special to this robot, and if so, why?” It’s still in the future, it’s still linear. It’s the next chapter. It’s the fallout of the Zeus vs. Atom fight, and it’s the fallout of what happens with the kid’s custody (which technically is Aunt Debra’s). It’s not an origin story, but at one point in the movie Charlie needs to research where the hell this robot came from, and has to understand his inner workings more. So, he seeks out Atom’s creator. So it’s not a flashback, but we learn about the history because we will meet Atom’s creator.
It delves into the fallout of the new fame and money that the Kentons are going to have as a result of the Zeus – Atom fight. It also delves into something that was a cool aspect of the movie, which is the class warfare between the underground unsanctioned world of robot boxing and the monetized corporately funded league. The truth is, it’s not unlike the way boxing saw its popularity contested with the rise of a more violent, less rule-bound MMA.”
So, the underground robots would represent MMA fighters before they usurped boxing?
“Yes. The other thing in the sequel that I’m going to really explore is that the design of the robots is going to be more diverse. Our robots are extremely diverse, but they’re all anthropomorphic. They all look and fight more or less like humans, some of them have two heads, and one of them has a club for a right hand, but I think we can really blow out the design of the robots in the sequel — I’m exited about that.”
Instead of relying solely on CG for the numerous robot-boxing matches, Levy opted for a nuanced blend of practical effects and cutting-edge motion capture technology. What resulted was some of the most seamlessly blended effects in recent memory. In addition to musing on the hybrid effects approach, the SimulCam technology that made the effects possible, and what sets Real Steel apart from the other VFX nominees.
Talks about the hybrid of practical and computer-generated visual effects. In order to make the seamless blend of the old school approach, they built the actual robots complete with hydraulic remote controls and used the practical robot for every shot that was possible with a real robot. The fighting, dancing, etc. of the robots was done using motion-capture and CG. They blended the old school craftsmanship of great practical effects work done by puppeteers with the outer edge of motion-capture technology to give Real Steel a textural realism.
Real Steel 2 Official Trailer
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Movie Release Date
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Who’s In It?
Hugh Jackman as Charlie Kenton
Dakota Goyo as Max Kenton
Evangeline Lilly as Bailey Tallet
The Good Stuff?
One of the best things about this movie is the fights. Don’t you feel the adrenaline rush of seeing two mech bots fighting each other in a ring. And this movie has delved into the concept of hard work and confidence in the abilities of the mech rather than technology-based confidence.
Another good thing about the movie is despite being centered on the mech fighting, it also gives emphasis on the father-son relationship that we cling to. It just makes us feel “What if you could be that kid”. That would be awesome and interesting.
And lastly, this movie never relied on CG effects and more on the nuanced blend of practical effects and cutting-edge motion capture technology. They actually built robots for the movie and I can’t wait to see how Atom looks now.
The Bad Stuff?
I can’t iterate enough that this movie is taking too long. I can’t wait any longer. I just wish the days would go by faster. Then again, rumors spreading about Hugh Jackman’s busy schedule may push through production at a later date than scheduled. Let’s just hope it won’t push the release at a much later date.
I want action figures to be made for the Real Steel 2 movie 2013.
I just watched this for the first time, so I’m excited for Real Steel 2.
O just finish The first and cant wait for The second
my febrat moveis Real Stee
This movie was awesome. Hurry with part 2 would ya!
Just watched this last night, had heard it was good and they were right! Can’t wait for the second one. I hadn’t heard yet of a second one coming but the first one was so good and at the end of the movie I just knew there would have to be a “Real Steel 2″ movie soon.
Is real steel 2 available, I keep seening real steel every time and never get board for repeating it….
The script has been drafted, but filming has not been scheduled yet so no definite release date. Hugh Jackman’s schedule has been incredibly tight.
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I can’t wait 4 real steal 2. I want to see Zues getting destroyed.
real steel movie is cool we didnt get bore if we keep on watching for many times so plz soon release part2 also
Love the 1st can wait 2nd
We love real steal. We own it and watch it often
Really wish part 2, would come out like yesterday that way could buy that one also. Love this movie. My little lady like it also.
1st part:EPIC! 2nd part:cant wait
really can wait for real steel 2
Lets just hope the sequel is just as successful as the forts one..
love dis movie watched it a thousand times and cant wait 4 prt 2 HURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY with d prt 2
I LOVE this movie…I have watched it 7times in these last two days, its AWESOME…There should be a video game for REAL STEEL.
Actually, there is. Ps3 or xbox i think. But definately xbox. I have it. Its pretty sweet. But on the other hand, hard and irritating
Well yeah Real Steel is one of the best movies I ever watched.I love it.I like the game for xbox 360 and hope you get it,if your a gamer.You can create your robot and upgrade it and stuff.Search it on google!Its like 10$ and 800 ms points for xbox360.And the movie is awesome!!!!Atom is so like awesome and zues is pretty goog too.Twin citites is sorry like scrapbot.metro the first bot sucks!one hit down like I feel sorry for him n his ugly looking owner.Well I know I have a big comment but I hope real steel 2 comes out WITH THE GAME!!!
this is the best movie in the world!
Love the movie my kids watch it everyday specially my 2 year old, he evens mimics Dakota when he does that “shambang” expresion and does that arms crossing from Midas oh and does that “weeee owned” bit lol love this movies I wish they had action figures and toys so I could buy it for them
thank you -Tony Eacobar father of 4 
it was a superb movie after james cameron AVATAR
Real steel is only best movie
i really liked the movie,
can anyone explain whats the meaning of phrase said by max, “your secret will be save with me.”
Not rocket science. Like when he said that to atom, he meant the secret was that he could understand him. Then again at the end as in when we can assume Charlie tried to tell him he loved him, that was meant to be just a phrase.
max knows that atom can understand him so he says it
One of the best movies I seen in a long time can’t wait for part 2 to come out
this is the best movie i have ever watched,i can’t wait for the second part,i bet it’s going to be epic
Just watched the film with my dad for the first time, can’t wait for Real Steel 2!!!
Love the first, all I can hope is that a new age plot is developed, dont do a rocky type deal, I wanna see the zues creator try to make a new robot while atom gets repaired and mabey some upgrades but he(yes im calling it he cause hes a prime character and you really accepted him as a person in the first movie rather than a lifeless cold machine) should still be the same with more of a fresh from the box look and not some new model idea, keep the head the same.
The second real steal,,, that’s what I ever wanted…. Can’t wait
ABSOULUTLY LOVED this movie!! I was actually yelling at the tv during the fights! I can’t wait to learn more about ATOM possibly being sentient AWSOME!!
Bring it on !! and soon …..
iiii love d film so so much…i find mysef watchin it over nd over..have watched a lot of films,but dis is d best..cant wait for real steal two to come out..cos der r a lot of furter imaginations nd questions lyk history of atom, wat wil bcom of max nd chalie,wat becomes of zue the champion..wat bcomes of atom after dat last fight…..pls hurry nd make it BOOM!!!!!!
I’m so happy to find out of the fact that a new movie is on the way. I love real steel, and can’t wait to see number 2!
im had seen this film like 20x and still want too seing it all over again,just grab hugh jackman n make the darn filem men …so trill to seing REAL STEEL 2
please make the part 2!!!
My grandsons love this movie, This is all they watch! Can’t wait til the second one starts.
really looking forward to the possibility of finding out atom’s past and where he came from
I love Real Steal.Now,I am so excited for the Real Sssteal2.
eagerly waiting 4 this movie,…